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Environment: What Can I Do?

by Phillip Crandall on April 19, 2007 at 08:35 AM

Plug Intelligently

Environment: What Can I Do? Consider the machine you're currently staring into. When that screensaver pops up or your computer goes into standby mode, it still eats energy. The same goes for other electronics that don't really turn off when you think they're off. What do you think powers the clock on your microwave -- sorcery? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, three-fourths of the electricity your home uses (and that you pay for) is spent keeping your gear in standby or sleep mode. The Smart Strip LCG5 power strip ($32.95), however, allows you to choose which products need to stay in standby mode (a cable-box or DVR), and which get the juice cut off completely (your TV).

Tags: climate, energy, environment, green, recycle

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